Daily Archives: June 21, 2017

‘New York, New York’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1977)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'New York, New York Official Trailer #1 - Robert De Niro Movie (1977) HD'

(Tuesday, June 21, 1977, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — New York, New York, an American musical drama film about a jazz musician and a singer who fight and love their way through the show biz world of the late forties, premiered tonight at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City. Continue reading ‘New York, New York’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1977) →

‘Peg o’ My Heart’ by The Harmonicats peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1947)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, June 21, 1947) — “Peg o’ My Heart” by The Harmonicats peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four non-consecutive weeks (June 21, July 19/26, Aug. 2, 1947).